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Rachit Thukral
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Rachit Thukral

Rachit Thukral has been part of the Motorsport Network since its early days in 2016. After initially joining the Indian edition, he was promoted to Motorsport.com Global and Autosport in mid-2019.

Over the years, he has covered a wide range of international championships, from Japan’s Super Formula and SUPER GT to Europe’s junior single-seater categories.

More recently, his focus has shifted to MotoGP and the World Endurance Championship, and is set to attend multiple races in 2026. He has also reported extensively on Formula E, the DTM and the Dakar Rally.

Before joining Motorsport Network, he worked at autoX magazine between 2014 and 2015. He began his career in motorsport journalism as a teenager, launching his own independent Formula 1 website.

Latest articles by Rachit Thukral

Pedro Acosta explains what KTM needs to close the gap to Aprilia in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Pedro Acosta explains what KTM needs to close the gap to Aprilia in MotoGP

2026 WEC Imola: How to watch, start time and entry list

WEC
WEC
Imola Prologue
2026 WEC Imola: How to watch, start time and entry list

What caused Marco Sorensen’s heavy WEC Prologue crash for Aston Martin?

WEC
WEC
Imola Prologue
What caused Marco Sorensen’s heavy WEC Prologue crash for Aston Martin?

Toyota’s 100th WEC race: The highs, lows and defining moments

WEC
WEC
Toyota’s 100th WEC race: The highs, lows and defining moments

Fabio Quartararo staying “a little bit out” of Yamaha development as frustrations grow

MotoGP
MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo staying “a little bit out” of Yamaha development as frustrations grow

WEC Imola Prologue: Ferrari finishes 1-2-3 as Aston Martin suffers big shunt

WEC
WEC
Imola Prologue
WEC Imola Prologue: Ferrari finishes 1-2-3 as Aston Martin suffers big shunt

Lance Stroll encouraged by maiden GT3 race despite troubled run at Paul Ricard

GT World Challenge Europe Endurance
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance
Lance Stroll encouraged by maiden GT3 race despite troubled run at Paul Ricard

How Ai Ogura is starting to fulfil his MotoGP potential

MotoGP
MotoGP
How Ai Ogura is starting to fulfil his MotoGP potential

How much factory support should be allowed in WEC’s LMGT3 class?

WEC
WEC
How much factory support should be allowed in WEC’s LMGT3 class?

KTM backs “unlucky” Maverick Vinales to return and become "second leader"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
KTM backs “unlucky” Maverick Vinales to return and become "second leader"

Jack Miller on Yamaha’s MotoGP struggles: "You're like a lamb to the slaughter"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jack Miller on Yamaha’s MotoGP struggles: "You're like a lamb to the slaughter"

Ford may delay full WEC Hypercar line-up decision until late 2026

WEC
WEC
Ford may delay full WEC Hypercar line-up decision until late 2026

Lance Stroll: Aston Martin F1 struggles a factor in surprise GT outing

Formula 1
Formula 1
Lance Stroll: Aston Martin F1 struggles a factor in surprise GT outing

Pedro Acosta says teaming up with Marc Marquez would be a “dream come true”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Pedro Acosta says teaming up with Marc Marquez would be a “dream come true”

Michelin gives verdict on Aprilia’s MotoGP advantage

MotoGP
MotoGP
Michelin gives verdict on Aprilia’s MotoGP advantage

Why Alex Marquez has been struggling in MotoGP this year

MotoGP
MotoGP
Why Alex Marquez has been struggling in MotoGP this year

Ducati playing “catch-up” to Aprilia but insists “nothing is lost” in MotoGP title fight

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Ducati playing “catch-up” to Aprilia but insists “nothing is lost” in MotoGP title fight

Joan Mir explains why he crashes so often in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Joan Mir explains why he crashes so often in MotoGP

The key hurdle in Max Verstappen's Super GT ambitions

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
The key hurdle in Max Verstappen's Super GT ambitions

"What are we doing?" - Alex Rins’ blunt comment underlines scale of Yamaha frustrations

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
"What are we doing?" - Alex Rins’ blunt comment underlines scale of Yamaha frustrations

Lance Stroll to make surprise GT appearance during April F1 break

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
Lance Stroll to make surprise GT appearance during April F1 break

Maverick Vinales undergoes shoulder surgery to remove loose screw

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Maverick Vinales undergoes shoulder surgery to remove loose screw

Why Toprak Razgatlioglu isn’t satisfied with his MotoGP breakthrough

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Why Toprak Razgatlioglu isn’t satisfied with his MotoGP breakthrough

Ford reveals plans for first test for its new WEC LMDh prototype

WEC
WEC
Ford reveals plans for first test for its new WEC LMDh prototype

Marco Bezzecchi ‘won’t consider himself title contender’ until sprint errors cut out

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Marco Bezzecchi ‘won’t consider himself title contender’ until sprint errors cut out

Why VR46's 2027 MotoGP decision already looks clear

MotoGP
Americas GP
Why VR46's 2027 MotoGP decision already looks clear

Fabio Quartararo: Yamaha ‘has no idea’ how to fix its MotoGP bike

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Fabio Quartararo: Yamaha ‘has no idea’ how to fix its MotoGP bike

What happened in Marco Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta’s Austin lap 1 clash?

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
What happened in Marco Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta’s Austin lap 1 clash?

Winners and losers from MotoGP’s United States GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s United States GP

Marc Marquez: ‘I’m the one missing, not the bike’ after US GP struggles

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Marc Marquez: ‘I’m the one missing, not the bike’ after US GP struggles

MotoGP United States GP: Marco Bezzecchi claims fifth straight win as Aprilia scores 1-2

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
MotoGP United States GP: Marco Bezzecchi claims fifth straight win as Aprilia scores 1-2

MotoGP United States GP: Schedule and full starting grid

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
MotoGP United States GP: Schedule and full starting grid

Jorge Martin’s “full send” celebration ends in wheelie crash after US GP sprint win

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Jorge Martin’s “full send” celebration ends in wheelie crash after US GP sprint win

Marc Marquez penalised for Fabio di Giannantonio clash in US GP sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Marc Marquez penalised for Fabio di Giannantonio clash in US GP sprint

MotoGP United States GP: Fabio di Giannantonio beats Marco Bezzecchi for back-to-back poles

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
MotoGP United States GP: Fabio di Giannantonio beats Marco Bezzecchi for back-to-back poles

Toprak Razgatlioglu left “very angry” to miss top 10 after braking woes in US GP practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Toprak Razgatlioglu left “very angry” to miss top 10 after braking woes in US GP practice

Francesco Bagnaia avoids “disaster” in Austin but no MotoGP breakthrough yet

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Francesco Bagnaia avoids “disaster” in Austin but no MotoGP breakthrough yet

Marc Marquez in pain after Austin crash: ‘I will struggle a bit more all weekend’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Marc Marquez in pain after Austin crash: ‘I will struggle a bit more all weekend’

Maverick Vinales withdraws from US GP after shoulder issue resurfaces

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Maverick Vinales withdraws from US GP after shoulder issue resurfaces

Marc Marquez crashes hard in US MotoGP practice, but finishes strong

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Marc Marquez crashes hard in US MotoGP practice, but finishes strong

Honda’s MotoGP bike feels “naturally fast” but still can’t deliver results

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Honda’s MotoGP bike feels “naturally fast” but still can’t deliver results

2026 MotoGP United States Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
2026 MotoGP United States Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

Marco Bezzecchi on US GP chances: Marc Marquez’s Austin wins exceed my career total

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Marco Bezzecchi on US GP chances: Marc Marquez’s Austin wins exceed my career total

Why Jorge Martin is back - but not at his best yet in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Why Jorge Martin is back - but not at his best yet in MotoGP

Max Verstappen tests Nissan’s Super GT car ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
Max Verstappen tests Nissan’s Super GT car ahead of Japanese Grand Prix

MotoGP completes investigation into Brazilian GP issues, fixes promised for 2027

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
MotoGP completes investigation into Brazilian GP issues, fixes promised for 2027

Ducati: “We can’t always rely on Marc Marquez to make up for our shortcomings”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Ducati: “We can’t always rely on Marc Marquez to make up for our shortcomings”

What made Aprilia so dominant in Brazilian GP after sprint defeat

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
What made Aprilia so dominant in Brazilian GP after sprint defeat

Pedro Acosta: ‘Last year’s KTM wasn’t that bad, and this year’s isn’t that good either’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Pedro Acosta: ‘Last year’s KTM wasn’t that bad, and this year’s isn’t that good either’

Winners and losers from MotoGP’s returning Brazilian Grand Prix

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s returning Brazilian Grand Prix

“Unacceptable conditions” - Alex Rins, Alex Marquez hit by flying asphalt in Brazil GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
“Unacceptable conditions” - Alex Rins, Alex Marquez hit by flying asphalt in Brazil GP

Marc Marquez: Brazil GP mistake came at corner where track was ‘breaking up’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Marc Marquez: Brazil GP mistake came at corner where track was ‘breaking up’

MotoGP Brazilian GP: Marco Bezzecchi leads Jorge Martin in dominant Aprilia 1-2

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
MotoGP Brazilian GP: Marco Bezzecchi leads Jorge Martin in dominant Aprilia 1-2

Jorge Martin on Aprilia's Brazil GP chances: 'We are a step away from Ducati'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Jorge Martin on Aprilia's Brazil GP chances: 'We are a step away from Ducati'

Why Marc Marquez is still not at 2025 MotoGP level despite Brazil sprint win

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Why Marc Marquez is still not at 2025 MotoGP level despite Brazil sprint win

Fabio Quartararo explains how he pulled off Brazilian GP sprint result despite 12km/h deficit

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Fabio Quartararo explains how he pulled off Brazilian GP sprint result despite 12km/h deficit

Marc Marquez: Brazil GP sprint would have been impossible if hole was on racing line

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
Marc Marquez: Brazil GP sprint would have been impossible if hole was on racing line

MotoGP Brazilian GP: Marc Marquez scores comeback win in delayed sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
MotoGP Brazilian GP: Marc Marquez scores comeback win in delayed sprint

MotoGP Brazilian GP: Fabio di Giannantonio takes pole in crash-filled qualifying

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
MotoGP Brazilian GP: Fabio di Giannantonio takes pole in crash-filled qualifying

2026 MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brazil GP
2026 MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more